Friends and neighbors of Albert Tells say he is the first person they would go to in times of need, many calling him a father or grandfather figure.

According to the arrest report, the victim’s family appears to have known Tells for a long time. Tells would run errands for them, which he did for many others in the neighborhood.

“If you need help going somewhere, like pick up furniture, he’s there for you,” Jiles said.

After running errands with the victims family on Friday, somebody that watches the victim got into a fight with Tells and accused him of sexually assaulting the child. That person than grabbed an unknown object and struck Tells on the head, the report said.